Why is English considered a “global language”?

English is spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide, making it the most widely learned and second-most spoken language after Mandarin.

📜 History: English spread globally due to British colonialism in the 17th–20th centuries and the rise of American cultural and economic influence in the 20th century. It became the language of science, aviation, diplomacy, and the internet.

🤔 Trivia: About 90% of scientific papers today are published in English, even if the scientists are non-native speakers.